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SPN 290G

1969 Morris 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

58,860 mi
Last recorded58,860 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1969 Morris 130042,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPN 290G
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/r floor near axle (marked yellow)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 57,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting bolts loose

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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SPN 290G is a 1969 Morris 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1969 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 42,333 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPN 290G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPN 290G?

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What year was SPN 290G registered?

SPN 290G is a 1969 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 May 1969.

Is SPN 290G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPN 290G shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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